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Sam Altman’s love of watches is getting memed ‘Lord of the Rings’ style
One does not simply commission seven ultra-rare OpenAI watches without attracting a few “Lord of the Rings” jokes. When The Wall Street Journal reported this week on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s love of watches, one detail stood out — that earlier this year, he commissioned seven custom timepieces from…
The tariff war is colliding with Amazon’s plan for growth in Canada
Amazon is doubling down on Canada even as an escalating tariff war adds another complication to one of the company’s significant international markets. Internal documents reviewed by Business Insider show that Amazon expects package volume in Canada to grow faster, percentage-wise, than in the US…
Dolly Parton’s approach to aging was simple: Keep working, loving, and looking ahead
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, and she remained active in her work in music, culture, and philanthropy until the end. “I still have so many things I want to achieve,” she told People four days prior to her death. Parton had no fear of aging and said she preferred to stay…
NYC’s millionaires vs. the pied-à-terre tax
Among New York City’s wealthiest homeowners, the stages of grief over the city’s hotly contested “pied-à-terre tax” go something like this: First, anger at the chaotic rollout. Then denial, as they pepper lawyers and tax advisors with various versions of “How can they do this?” Bargaining follows…
So-called ‘English teachers’ at Taiwan’s big war games are an open secret — US military help is getting harder to hide
TAIPEI — There’s a term in Taiwan for the hardened, military-aged Americans who mysteriously pop up at the island’s annual simulation of a Chinese invasion. “English teachers.” Vaguely employed and surprisingly fit, they are often spotted in small groups, chatting with local soldiers, walking…
What is a ‘meat proxy’? The new term for coworkers who blindly share AI output
Your AI-pilled coworker is getting a bit… meaty. Many office workers know what it’s like to be inundated with unreviewed AI outputs. Maybe you have a coworker who pastes messages from ChatGPT right into Slack. Maybe your manager keeps using too many em-dashes, or your direct report can’t explain…
Dolly Parton, legendary country music superstar, dead at 80
Dolly Parton — the beloved, award-winning icon of American country music — has died. She was 80. Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news on Parton’s Instagram on August 25. “My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing…
A British Army commander testing war robots says they aren’t always the right tool for the job
The commander of a British Army battalion tasked with experimenting with new technologies said that his unit has tested out dozens of ground robots. He concluded that they can be useful, but only for certain missions. And they come with a long list of challenges. As Western militaries rush to…
Trump’s Canada tariffs take aim at America’s favorite cars
Americans love SUVs and full-size pickups. President Donald Trump’s latest auto tariffs would hit the US’s bestsellers with remarkable precision. In a Monday Truth Social post, the President threatened 50% tariffs on all Canadian-made cars and trucks. The tariffs, which could go into effect on…
Trump ordered flags lowered nationwide for Dolly Parton. Here are 9 other private citizens who received the rare honor.
The world is a little less sparkly today. Dolly Parton, musician, actor, philanthropist, and businesswoman, has died, her nephew announced on Tuesday. She was 80. In a world defined by polarization, Parton was the rare public figure beloved across the political spectrum. On Tuesday afternoon…